Miranda v. Arizona

Self-incrimination

saying or doing something that shows oneself might be guilty of a crime

Interrogation (to interrogate)

to ask questions formally or officially

Incriminate

to make someone appear guilty of a wrongdoing or crime.

Confession

a written or oral statement admitting to guilt, made by a person who has been accused or charged with an offense

Accused (to accuse)

to formally blame someone with a wrongdoing or crime

Appealed (to appeal)

to formally request that a lower court decision be examined and reconsidered by a higher court

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